Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Widget Questions

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are widgets?

Widgets are a package of code for a software unit that is embedded on electronic properties and dynamically updated/managed by KBB. KBB owns all rights, title & interest in all content made available via this unit. (RSS, podcast, multi-media player)

How do I use the widgets?

1. Each Widget includes a link to the KBB.com/widgets/ page, where you can copy the embed code for each widget. You must first accept the terms of our widgets program before embedding the widgets on your site.

2. If you would like to share any of the content within our widgets, just click on the content item to bring up the share menu. From there you will be able to share the content across a variety of social networks.

What are badges?

Badges are images/graphics created by KBB, code provided by KBB for electronic use that is embedded on electronic properties and dynamically updated/managed by KBB. KBB owns all rights, title & interest in all images/graphics made available via this unit.

What is RSS?

RSS, or Really Simple Syndication, is a format for free content distribution from websites. KBB.com offers RSS that contain headlines and links back to the full-text of articles on KBB.com ("widgets").

How does RSS work?

To use RSS, you will need a special RSS news reader or aggregator that will allow you to collect and display RSS "feeds." You may download a news reader (many are free) or use a newsreader that allows you to add your feeds directly to a webpage - no download required.

How do I subscribe?

To subscribe to a feed, you have to tell your RSS reader where to find it. Follow these two steps:

1. Determine the location, or URL, for the feed. Right-click (or press CTRL while clicking on some computers) on the RSS link beside a topic. Select "Copy Link Location," "Copy Link" or "Copy Shortcut" (whichever choice shows up) to copy the address of the feed.

2. Open your news reader and paste the feed's address into the reader as it directs you.